This page lists all current detours on the fixed route system. To see detours that have been planned, but not yet started, visit the Upcoming Detours Page.
During severe winter weather, MATBUS may announce that certain routes are on Snow Detour. To see maps of these routes visit the Snow Detour Routes page.
Jun. 16, 2025
Route 11:
Due to road construction on 19th Ave N, Route 11 will be detoured June 16 - 18. Detour length dependent on weather.
Outbound Detour: Route 11 will turn east onto 18th Ave N, north onto 3rd St. N, then east onto 19th Ave N, back on route.
Riders can request pick-up or drop-off at any safe intersection along the route detour path. When waiting to board, be sure to wave to the approaching bus to get the attention of the driver. Grey bus stops cannot be serviced during this detour. Detours are subject to change, check the website before each trip.
Jun. 12, 2025
Route 24:
Due to the closure of 26th Ave E between Bluestem Drive and 6th St. E, Route 24 will be detoured June 12-19.
Inbound Detour: Route 24 will continue north on Bluestem Drive, then turn east onto 23rd Ave E, back on route.
Riders can request pick-up or drop-off at any safe intersection along the route detour path. When waiting to board, be sure to wave to the approaching bus to get the attention of the driver. Grey bus stops cannot be serviced during this detour. Detours are subject to change, check the website before each trip.
Jun. 2, 2025
Route 04:
Beginning Monday June 2, there will be an additional update to the
Route 4 detours. Due to the relocation of a lift station in the area by Park View Terrace and One Riverside, Route 4 will be taking 1st Ave from 8th St to the river. The detour will not be able to access Park View Terrace at the door or the north side of Center Ave for most of the summer. A temporary bus stop sign will be put up on 1st Ave N straight out from the Park View Terrace building. Route 4 will start picking up passengers there on June 2nd.
Please see the attached map that incorporates the other long term Route 4 detours.
Jun. 2, 2025
Route 13:
Due to the closure of NP Ave, Route 13 will be detoured beginning June 2. The closure of NP Ave is expected to last up to 90 days.
Inbound Detour: Route 13 will turn north onto 10th St. N, east onto 1st Ave N, then south onto 5th St. N.
Riders can request pick-up or drop-off at any safe intersection along the route detour path. When waiting to board, be sure to wave to the approaching bus to get the attention of the driver. Grey bus stops cannot be serviced during this detour. Detours are subject to change, check the website each day before your trip.
Jun. 2, 2025
Route 15:
Due to the closure of NP Ave, Route 15 will be detoured beginning June 2. The closure of NP Ave is expected to last up to 90 days.
Inbound Detour: Route 15 will continue north on 10th St. N, turn east onto 1st Ave N, then south onto 5th St. N.
Riders can request pick-up or drop-off at any safe intersection along the route detour path. When waiting to board, be sure to wave to the approaching bus to get the attention of the driver. Grey bus stops cannot be serviced during this detour. Detours are subject to change, check the website each day before your trip.
Jun. 2, 2025
Route 14:
Due to the closure of NP Ave, Route 14 will be detoured beginning June 2. The closure of NP Ave is expected to last up to 90 days.
Inbound Detour: Route 14 will continue north on 10th St. N, turn east onto 1st Ave N, then south onto 5th St. N.
Route 14 will be detoured beginning April 7, due to road construction on 32nd Ave S. The project is expected to be completed fall 2025.
Outbound Detour: Route 14 will turn south onto 15th St. S, west on 35th Ave S, north on 25th St. S, then turn west onto 32nd Ave S, back on route.
Inbound Detour: Reverse of outbound.
Riders can request pick-up or drop-off at any safe intersection along the route detour path. When waiting to board, be sure to wave to the approaching bus to get the attention of the driver. Grey bus stops cannot be serviced during this detour. Detours are subject to change, check the website each day before your trip.
Jun. 2, 2025
Route 18:
Due to the closure of NP Ave, Route 18 will be detoured beginning June 2. The closure of NP Ave is expected to last up to 90 days.
Inbound Detour: Route 18 will continue north on 10th St. N, turn east onto 1st Ave N, then south onto 5th St. N.
Riders can request pick-up or drop-off at any safe intersection along the route detour path. When waiting to board, be sure to wave to the approaching bus to get the attention of the driver. Grey bus stops cannot be serviced during this detour. Detours are subject to change, check the website each day before your trip.
May. 12, 2025
Route 20:
Beginning Monday May 12th, Route 20 will be detoured due to road construction on 7th Ave W. The project is expected to be completed on June 12.
Outbound Detour: Route 20 will turn north onto Sheyenne St, west on Main Ave W, then turn south onto 8th St W, back on route.
Nov. 5, 2024
Route 04:
14th St in North Moorhead has opened up to traffic, so Route 4 will go back to using 14th St on Tuesday November 5th. Please look closely to the detour map as previous detours are still in place.
